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Raatikainen Family History

Raatikainen Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Rantanen, Raisanen, Makinen, Waisanen, Saarinen, Ratigan, Rathmann

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Where is the Raatikainen family from?

You can see how Raatikainen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Raatikainen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Raatikainen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Raatikainen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Raatikainen families in 1920.
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What did your Raatikainen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Raatikainen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Raatikainen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Raatikainen census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 175 immigration records available for the last name Raatikainen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 62 military records available for the last name Raatikainen. For the veterans among your Raatikainen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Raatikainen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Raatikainen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Raatikainen in 1965 was 72, and 81 in 1999.

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